| Not every backpacker is looking for the same | | | | vast terrain and many beautiful beaches. Holders of |
| experience, but there are some general guidelines to | | | | an American, Australian, European, or New Zealander |
| follow when planning to go backpacking. No matter | | | | passport only need a visa if they plan on staying on |
| what you are looking for, generally the best places to | | | | the islands for over 21 days, and everyone else |
| backpack are those where transportation is easy, | | | | needs to obtain a visa before traveling to the |
| accommodations are cheap, and crimes rates are low. | | | | Philippines. Inexpensive accommodations are readily |
| Are you planning for that first backpacking trip? | | | | available throughout the country, but visiting right |
| There are a lot of options for those who are putting | | | | before the rainy season will ensure that you easily |
| together their first trip. From destinations in | | | | find a place to stay and miss the tourist rush. |
| Southeast Asia, to parts of South America, Africa | | | | Moving on across the globe, South America has |
| and beyond, there are plenty of locations to start | | | | several locations that are backpacker-friendly. Brazilian |
| from. The popular destination, especially for college | | | | cities like Rio and Sao Paolo are becoming increasingly |
| students and gap-year travelers, is the continent of | | | | welcoming to the backpacking part of the tourism |
| Europe, which offers many good places to begin. | | | | industry. There are plenty of hostels to choose from, |
| Keeping Europe in mind, Prague is one of the best | | | | whether you are looking for a calm and relaxing |
| places to start. Located in the Czech Republic, Prague | | | | experience or looking to party. Traveling around the |
| has become one of the top destinations for | | | | country is also made simpler with effective bus and |
| backpackers because of its cheaper prices as | | | | metro systems within and between cities. |
| compared to the rest of Europe, as well as its central | | | | Again, the best cities to backpack are generally up to |
| location on the eastern part of the continent. Prague | | | | the person doing the backpacking. As long as |
| is close to Budapest and Munich, among other places, | | | | accommodations are plentiful and cheap, the city is |
| which makes for convenient traveling itineraries. | | | | relatively safe (most are), and transportation is easy, |
| There is plenty to see and do in Prague as well. With | | | | a city has the potential to be a great destination to |
| a historical district that was named a UNESCO World | | | | backpack. From the continent of Africa to |
| Heritage Site, there is much to learn about Prague's | | | | backpacking in Prague to Asia to South America, |
| rich history and architecture. Prague also boasts the | | | | there are infinite options for travelers and |
| largest ancient castle in the world; something well | | | | backpackers alike. As with any trip, doing the proper |
| worth a visit. | | | | research on places to stay, appropriate gear, and |
| On the other side of the world, one of the best | | | | other aspects of the trip will provide for a smoother |
| places to backpack is The Philippines. Although it's | | | | backpacking experience-no matter what the |
| comprised of over 4,000 islands, the Philippines is | | | | destination. |
| generally overlooked by many travelers, despite its | | | | |